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EF06 MVJ

2006 Daihatsu Charade

Black Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,751 mi
Last recorded107,751 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Charade41,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 MVJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2020 107,751 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front wiper deteriorated

Nearside Rear fuel filler pipe deteriorated

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 102,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 102,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 95,998 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 95,972 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2018 95,972 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 93,609 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 85,339 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 85,339 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 80,699 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 80,614 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 68,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 68,246 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 57,588 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 49,489 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 42,100 miles

n/s/f tyre is worn on its outside edge

n/s/r tyre is worn on its outside edge

o/s/f tyre is perished on its sidewall

o/s/f tyre is worn on its inside edge

o/s/r tyre is worn onits inside edge

rear reg plate lights affected by hazard light operation

Pass 8 Jun 2010 33,617 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 25,839 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Charade?

Based on 135,246 MOT tests across 13,124 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,470
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
13,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,998
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,937
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,411
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 3,032
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,840
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EF06 MVJ is a 2006 Daihatsu Charade in Black with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,144 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Charade fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF06 MVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Charade typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 20 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EF06 MVJ is a 2006 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 24 June 2006.

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